Collective Soul has been pumping out great music for over twenty-five years. Selling over 15 million records worldwide, including seven #1 hit songs, Collective Soul has stood the test of time and done it with perseverance, character, and creativity. Consisting of longtime members Ed Roland on vocals, Dean Roland on guitar, and Will Turpin on bass, along with Johnny Rabb on drums, and Jesse Triplett on guitar. Collective Soul has released a collection of hits from their live shows. The new live album, simply entitled Collective Soul – Live, on Suretone Records, documents special concert moments for people to enjoy this hard-hitting band anytime and anywhere, but one thing is for sure, they rock! That’s the short of it!

Full of positive energy, something everyone can certainly benefit from. Collective Soul – Live embodies that spirit. It is pure, honest, and uplifting. A live album should mirror the experience of going to see a band, you want to hear the hits, and the hits are certainly here! It is always nice to hear live versions of your favorite songs, especially when they are performed so wonderfully, and Collective Soul did it right. Included is their biggest hit from 1993, “Shine,” which would be crowned the #1 Album Rock Song of 1994, win a Billboard award for “Top Rock Track,” land on VH1’s “100 Greatest Songs of the ‘90s,” and notch Dolly Parton a GRAMMY® Award for “Best Vocal Performance.” The “Southern Gentlemen of the Alternative Rock Scene,” Collective Soul was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2009. To date, they average over 1 million Spotify streams a month. From a classic performance at Woodstock 1994 to a notable placement on the Twilight soundtrack, their influence continues to course through generations of rock culture.

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Hearing how the band approaches all these tunes we know so well is a fascinating musical journey. Roland’s singing is in top form and the band sounds great, especially the guitar sound. For a live album the consistency of sound throughout is excellent, and the energy of the crowds adds to the mix. This is a great sounding live album with a perfect set list that combines all the fans favorites are there, along with some new songs that are excellent. This collection really captures the energy of the band; listen and enjoy!